Strait of Hormuz
Debate between Stephen Doughty and Adnan Hussain(1 week, 4 days ago)
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Stephen Doughty
The Prime Minister set out the clear, calm and logical approach that he has taken in all the decisions that he has had to take on these important issues, and I can absolutely assure my hon. Friend that that approach will continue. We all want to see the strait reopened to ensure stability in the market, but for the reasons that were just expressed, that is not a simple task. That is why we are working with all our allies, including our European partners, on this issue.
Mr Adnan Hussain (Blackburn) (Ind)
Given that the British public abhor the idea of being drawn into another war, and that some Members of this House are already calling for an escalation into military involvement without addressing the potentially catastrophic consequences, will the Minister reassure the House that the Government will prioritise diplomacy and de-escalation over drawing this country into deeper military involvement?
Stephen Doughty
The hon. Gentleman will have heard quite clearly what the Prime Minister had to say on these issues this morning.